OVCON-35 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE)Average Rating: 2.8 (480 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare OVCON-35 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR OVCON-35 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | birth control | I thought none, until I stopped taking it. | When I missed a pill or it was the end of the pack I had bad mood swings and cryed alot. But I thought it was normal. I almost thought I was better because of the hormones. Its been 5 weeks since I've been off ovcon and my mood is much steadier. I guess your body readjusts. I just never relized how ot was controlling my mood and my life. I was so young when I started taking it. | F | 28 | 8 years | 11/24/2007 | 5 | birth control | none | F | 33 | 8 months | 11/23/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | None with Ovcon-35. With Balziva I experienced severe depression. Enough to ask for help. Low (like zero) sex drive. I didn't have a problem with the periods, but lots of headaches, serious allergy problems. | I was on Ortho Evra for almost four years. Never had a problem with it, just got tired of worrying about whether it would fall off one day. I got on LoEstrin for a few months, but found i couldn't afford it. So, my doctor put me on Balziva. I've been on it for a little over two months, and I'm not taking it anymore. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! The depression is HORRIBLE, and, while I'm hoping that the depression will stop now that I'm off of it, I worry that it won't. I've had to seek counseling, am failing at school, and no longer like the things I used to. STAY AWAY FROM IT! | 9 weeks | 11/19/2007 | 5 | Regulate periods | First month was not fun, long period. Second month was fantastic, very short period. I have not gained weight; I am losing weight, but not just due to starting this drug. I believe I was a little over-emotional the first month as my body was adjusting, but now I feel great. I have very long cycles when not on birth control, and this is doing a great job of regulating and causing me to have lighter and shorter periods. | I am on a generic of this drug. | F | 34 | 72 days | 11/8/2007 | 5 | birth control | NONE!! | Have been taking OVCON for 14 years now. Just recently tried Balziva because it was covered by my insurance but it was terrible. I switched back within 2 months. I will stay with OVCON and pay the extra money. | F | 30 | 14 years | 11/3/2007 | 4 | prevent pregnancy, control bleeding | I have had no problems with Ovcon 35 but the generic Balziva I started getting cramps and headaches. I have also tried Femcon Fe the chewable which I had no problem just the first week a bit dizziness and it went away. | I have been on Ovcon 35 for a year and a few months and even when I was not sexually active I still took it because of it helped with my cramping and lighter periods. My breasts did get bigger but no weight gain. | F | 23 | 1 days | 10/22/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | I initially wanted a birth control with higher hormones in hopes of getting a bigger chest along with the whole "birth control" thing. Every month, a day before my period, and sometimes more often, I would start crying, cause trouble on purpose, start fights, talk back to people, be rude, couldn't control my anger. My friend is the one who thought it might be the hormones in it. I stopped taking it for a month before I got a new birth control. During that month and waiting for my next period, everything was fine, no more anger, no more being bad, getting in trouble. | Ovcon was nice in the whole lighter, shorter periods. Very nice. When I had my first period off of the pill, it was a lot heavier. | F | 23 | 9 months | 10/20/2007 | 2 | No periods | breast tenderness, increased breast size, severe nausea, increased problems with ears (i have a eustachian tube dysfunction) | I was having no symptoms with OvCon-35, aside from the ear problems, but switched to Balziva this month and have had several hours of nausea daily after each dose. My breasts are also extremely painful and have gotten bigger (which I'm not complaining about that part!). | F | 25 | 2 weeks | 9/22/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | Depression, Moodswings, Anxiety, Vaginal Dryness, Low Lobido. | This is my first month on Ovcon 35 and it's been pretty rough. I was on Loestrin 24 fe before I switched, and it was rough with that pill as well. With Ovcon, I've felt overwhelmed with symptoms of depression, as well as anxiety. Although, the side effects now seem to be lessening somewhat. | M | 21 | 3 weeks | 9/15/2007 | 3 | breakthrough bleeding | Been on about 5 different bcps for irregular periods. Doc put me on Femcon- the new Ovcon for breakthrough bleeding. Initially had nausea and headaches but could deal. Bleeding went away. Then insurance caused me to switch to Balziva. Going on 6 weeks of it now. HATE IT. Bleeding in second week of pill till my period. Not an overly emotional person but im seriously bi polar now. Depressed, anxious, cry alot. Guess i have to fork out the xtra money for the Ovcon. | Glad i read other comments- the pill was making me think something was seriously wrong with my body... Has anyone found another pill that will not give me my period twice a month?? | F | 24 | 3 days | 8/27/2007 | 3 | Endometriosis/BC | I think I've been on everything out there! From the pill to the shot. I've been on Ovcon/the generic brand for a little over a year, but I just took my last pack. I am planning on getting pregnant (I hope). Has anyone out there had any side effects going off? I would love to hear from you!! | Bad: SEVERE Headaches/BAD Breast tenderness/weight gain Good: no cramps, light flow | F | 31 | 1 years | 8/27/2007 | 1 | to help with periods | Got pregnant the first month!!! Switched from ortho-lo, doctor said I did not need a back up method because I was taking a pill continously and it was the same hormones. | F | 24 | 30 days | 7/30/2007 | 4 | birth control | breakthrough bleeding at around the second week if I was even LATE with a pill, major mood swings, no weight gain and it really helped with the heaviness of my previous periods and cramping. | F | 18 | 1.5 years | 7/11/2007 | 3 | I was proscribed it | with ovcon I have experienced some side effects but not sure if it's from the pills or what. I have experienced some nausea and some side aches, but I don't know if it was related to the pills I was taking though. | Now I am on Balziva and it's worked alot, but I have lost alot of my hair like shedding really really bad and I don't know if it's due to the pills or what it's related to cuz I have had alot of stress recently and when I started taking the pills so yeah it could be due to the stress I was under. | F | 30 | 3 months | 6/14/2007 | 2 | to prevent babies | I've gained 20lbs and can not lose the weight I've been going to the gym now for over 5 months and running at least 2 times a week. Its horrible! I have break through bleeding after my 2nd week every month I've been on ovcon 50 since I was 13 with no problem and then ovcon 35 for the past year and now on to balviza or whatever its called 2 months its only getting worse don't take this birth control | F | 25 | 2 months | 6/11/2007 | 3 | Endometriosis, BC | I took femcon and did not take a week off from it. It worked OK. I still had cramps from my endo. I stopped taking it 4 weeks ago and have not gotten a period yet. Has anyone else had this problem? | F | 31 | 3 days | 6/4/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | If I missed a pill, I would bleed red or brown blood for a week! I have experienced ALOT of insomnia and nervousness while trying to get to sleep. I am wondering if this is a side effect, anybody else have this problem? Also, a lot of bloating and monthly migranes. | Being a woman sucks!! | F | 36 | 6 months | 6/4/2007 | 1 | contraception | None with OVCON but my insurance wouldn't cover it. | My insurance would pay for balziva. I experienced major hair loss on Balziva. I have been off of it for four months and my hair still has not grown back. Has anyone else has this problem? | F | 32 | 2 months | 6/4/2007 | 4 | endometriosis | nausea, weight gain, overall bloated feeling | Ovcon-35 has not been discontinued. I have been on it for three years. I have noticed a mild intermittent nausea over the past year. I also have had a lot of difficulty with weight control since I have been on it. Gained 15 lbs the first two months. Was able to lose some but still not back to my old self. I have a generalized puffy feeling all over my body and am probably retaining a lot of water. I just found out they came out with a generic 6 months ago called Balziva, and this is my first month on it. Still feel very bloated and have had some headaches lasting 2-3 days. I think I am just going to try something different all together. | F | 32 | 3 years | 6/3/2007 | 1 | insurance doesnt cover Yaz | mood swings, tender breasts, extreme stomach bloating and cramping, very bloated overall;I can feel in in my hands and feet especially, trouble sleeping, headaches nearly everday, acne, irritability ALL THESE SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN EVERYDAY, NOT JUST DURING MY PERIOD! | I was prescribed this Balziva product bc my new crappy insurance that my company switched to doesnt cover what I was taking. I really tried to give it time so that I could make sure these side effects werent just in my head, but it's true. I havent even finished the first pack and they are so bad I think I'm going to have to discontinue without finishing a full month. | F | 29 | 14 days | 5/11/2007 |